Natalie spent 80% of her money on a number of cards. She spent 25% of the remaining money on a few stamps and 50% of what was left on a number of stickers.
- What fraction of her money was left?
- Given that the cards cost $58 more than the stickers, find the sum of money Natalie had at first.
(a)
80% =
80100 =
45 Fraction of money left after buying the cards = 1 -
45 =
15 25% =
25100 =
14 Fraction of remaining money after buying the stamps = 1 -
14 =
34 50% =
50100 =
12 Fraction of what is left after buying the stickers = 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money left after buying the cards
=
15 x
34 x
12=
340 (b)
Fraction of money spent on the stickers
=
15 x
34 x
12=
340Fraction of money spent on the cards
=
45=
3240Amount spent more on the cards than the stickers
= 32 u - 3 u
= 29 u
29 u = 58
1 u = 58 ÷ 29 = 2
Amount that Natalie had at first
= 40 u
= 40 x 2
= $80
Answer(s): (a)
340; (b) $80
